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#3: In this episode of VDEOMKR, Carly sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Jaclyn Johnson to unpack what it really takes to build category‑defining brands, bootstrap through uncertainty, and think much bigger than you’re comfortable with.

From starting a blog before blogging was cool, to building and selling a multi‑million‑dollar agency, to founding Create & Cultivate and launching Cherub—an AI‑powered platform connecting founders and angel investors—Jaclyn shares hard‑earned lessons on vision, resilience, fundraising, and leadership.

This conversation is a must‑listen for creatives, founders, and anyone navigating the messy middle of building something meaningful.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Jaclyn turned early creative instincts into real businesses
• Why agency experience is one of the best business educations you can get
• How to land dream clients (and survive the chaos that comes with them)
• The mindset shift women need when pitching and raising money
• Why betting on yourself is often the safest investment
• What angel investors actually look for in a pitch
• How Create & Cultivate evolved through growth, COVID, and reacquisition
• The future of content, community, and creator‑led brands
• Why thinking bigger changes everything

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Produced by The Good Vibe Media